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29-31 Hodges Aly

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0134020 5 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 29-31 Hodges Aly rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1908
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area4,818 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0134020
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Shirley Fong Lim Revoc Tr
Mailing address
1354 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Included addresses

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1132 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
1128 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
31 Hodges Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
1130 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94133
29 Hodges Aly, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 29-31 Hodges Alley in Telegraph Hill, constructed in 1908 and containing five units, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. Notable recent renovations include window upgrades in 2010, with two vinyl windows installed in November 2010 and eight vinyl windows in March 2010, both featuring double-pane construction with a U-factor of .30. The building has also received attention to its exterior and structural elements, with a complete reroofing project completed in 2005 costing $7,600. In 2014, the property underwent a routine housing inspection that revealed lead paint hazards, though this issue was promptly addressed and abated by September 2014. Earlier building violations from 2005 included multiple safety concerns such as the need for seismic bracing of hot water heaters, stair repairs, and the installation of battery-operated smoke detectors, all of which were eventually resolved.

The building's permit history shows several street space permits issued between 2004 and 2016, while more recent activity has primarily involved routine maintenance and parking-related issues in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018 and 2024. Recent complaints in 2024 have been limited to sidewalk parking violations and street cleaning matters, with most cases being resolved promptly. The property has maintained compliance with housing standards since addressing the lead paint and safety concerns in 2014, and there have been no significant building violations recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 29-31 Hodges Aly's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
78th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 57.6%
Moderate concern 14.0%
Severe concern 28.4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

29-31 Hodges Aly event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Aug 05
Garbage and debris
other contained hazardous waste
311 RequestAug 04
Garbage and debris

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